At Lesley Ellis School, we offer students a wide variety of educational opportunities and ambitious academic challenges. As an essential component of this program, middle school athletics helps students develop both socially and emotionally through physical activity and teamwork. Based on Lesley Ellis School values, the athletics program seeks to prepare students for future athletic opportunities by developing not only skill, but more importantly, character.
The middle school athletics program provides students the opportunity to participate in soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and cross-country in the spring. Through team practices and interscholastic games, students learn the fundamental skills and strategies of these sports. Lesley Ellis School competes in the Big MAC (Montessori Athletic Conference), playing similar middle schools throughout the Boston area.
Competition is introduced in a supportive environment promoting fair play and sportsmanship. The middle school athletics program seeks to develop character, build self-confidence, and promote physical wellness in each and every student.
Fall – Soccer
September – October
Head coach: Paulo Valentim
Assistant coach: James Bethel
Soccer this fall teams will be divided by grade level.
Grades 5 and 6 will practice and play games on Tuesdays starting September 13th, ending October 25.
Grades 7 and 8 will practice and play games Thursdays starting September 8, ending October 27. 
Each team will have 15 roster spots.
There will be an additional practice day on Mondays 3:00 – 4:00. This practice is optional and will be a combined practice with both teams, 5/6 and 7/8. Players must be signed up through our online registration.
Grades 5 & 6 soccer schedule 2023
Grades 7 & 8 Soccer schedule 2023
Winter – Basketball
November – March
Head coach: Paulo Valentim
Assistant coach: James Bethel
Basketball this winter will be divided by grade level.
Grades 5 and 6 will practice and play games Monday and Tuesday starting November 1, ending March 28.
Grades 7 and 8 will practice and play games Wednesday and Thursday starting November 3, ending March 30th.
Each team will have 15 roster spots.
A full schedule will be released by October 15.
Spring – Cross Country
April – June
Head coach: Paulo Valentim
Assistant coach: James Bethel
Cross-country will begin April 4, ending June 1. The roster will be open to Grades 5 – 8. There will be a maximum of 20 roster spots.
Cross-country will practice and race Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15- 4:30. Race start times vary, with 4:00 p.m. being the latest start time.
The Lesley Ellis home course is the block around the school. Running around 3 laps, which is 1.98 miles.
A full schedule will be released by March 15.